U.S. supports Syria’s “Greatest Aspirations”
In testimony to U.S. lawmakers, Defense Secretary Panetta says U.S. "policy in Syria is very clear: We support a political and democratic transition that fulfills the Syrian people's greatest aspirations.”
8 Nations Discuss Syria, Iran, & N. Korea
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says foreign ministers representing the Group of Eight (G8) advanced economies have discussed a “range of issues that are of pressing concern” for the international community during talks in Washington.
Cease-Fire a Fragile First Step
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton welcomes special envoy Kofi Annan's report that, for the moment, the violence in Syria has abated, but adds the Assad regime has not lived up to its agreement to withdraw its forces from Syrian population centers.
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State Department on Suspending Embassy Operations in Syria
The State Department has suspended embassy operations in Syria effective February 6, 2012 citing a recent surge in violence. The Embassy remains committed to engaging with the Syrian people from Washington.
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Secretaries Clinton, Panetta on Afghanistan, Syria, North Korea
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta answers questions on Afghanistan, Syria and North Korea during an interview in Brussels with CNN.
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Secretary Clinton at Ministerial Meeting on Syria
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton makes remarks in Paris at the ad hoc ministerial meeting on Syria.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Effective February 6, 2012, the U.S. Embassy has suspended operations and is not open for normal consular services. Neither U.S. passports nor visas to the United States will be issued in Damascus. The Polish Embassy in Damascus has agreed to assist U.S. citizens remaining in Syria by providing limited consular services. For emergency assistance, U.S. citizens should contact the U.S. Interests Section via telephone at +963 969-333644 or e-mail damaszek.usint@msz.gov.pl.
More information here.
Emergency Student Fund
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In February, the Institute of International Education (IIE) created an Emergency Student Fund and later awarded a total of $92,000 to Syrian students studying in the United States. Thanks to these grants, 46 Syrian students were able to continue their studies, and several were able to graduate in May, as planned.
For more information, please check: http://www.iie.org/What-We-Do/Emergency-Assistance/Syria-ESF
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